1. The most common pathogenic mechanism of acute pancreatitis is –
Auto digestion of the pancreas.

2. What does the nurse monitors for, in a patient with Acute Renal Failure?
Pulmonary edema and ECG changes.

3. A disease caused by Treponema pallidum is –
Syphilis.

4. Which of the following is an important nursing intervention for a patient with Cushing Syndrome?
(a) Left Middle Cerebral Artery (b) Observe for hypotension
(c) Protect from infection (d) Restrict carbohydrate intake.

Ans: Protect from infection.

5. Involvement of which of the following structures will lead to right-sided hemiplegia and aphasia?
(a) Left Middle Cerebral Artery (b) Vertebral Artery (c) Brain stem
(d)Right Middle Cerebral Artery.

Ans: Left Middle Cerebral Artery

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1. The most common pathogenic mechanism of acute pancreatitis is –
Auto digestion of the pancreas.

2. What does the nurse monitors for, in a patient with Acute Renal Failure?
Pulmonary edema and ECG changes.

3. A disease caused by Treponema pallidum is –
Syphilis.

4. Which of the following is an important nursing intervention for a patient with Cushing Syndrome?
(a) Left Middle Cerebral Artery (b) Observe for hypotension
(c) Protect from infection (d) Restrict carbohydrate intake.

Ans: Protect from infection.

5. Involvement of which of the following structures will lead to right-sided hemiplegia and aphasia?
(a) Left Middle Cerebral Artery (b) Vertebral Artery (c) Brain stem
(d)Right Middle Cerebral Artery.

Ans: Left Middle Cerebral Artery

6. Which one of the following is a common response expected in a patient with stroke, to the change in body image?
(a)Denial (b) Dis association (c) Delusion (d) Depression.
Ans: Depression.

7. A patient with early osteoporosis must be advised to-
Stop smoking

8. For doing nasotracheal suctioning, during which of the following patient activities, the catheter should be inserted?
(a)Swallowing (b) Inhaling (c) Exhaling (d) Retching
Ans: Inhaling

9. The simple most effective method for reducing the risks of stasis of pulmonary secretions is-
Two hourly position change.

10. What is cyanosis?
Blue discoloration of skin.

11. The period from conception to birth is denoted as –
Prenatal

12. Role of nursing is “having charge of somebody’s health” Whose vision is this?
Florence Nightingale

16. The leading cause of death in adolescence is –
Accidents
17. The legal definition of ‘death’ that facilitates organ donation is, cessation of –
Function of brain

18. The body temperature at which tissues and cells can best function is –
36-38o C
19. Men have a higher Basal Metabolic Rate because, their body contains more-
Testosterone

20. The mechanism by which body loses heat to the environment, without having direct contact is --?
Radiation
21. Which of the following structures controls heat loss?
(a) Anterior pituitary (b) Posterior pituitary (c) Posterior hypothalamus (d) Anterior hypothalamus
22. Exposure of the body to subnormal temperature can lead to …
Frost-bite

23. What is the effect of an antipyretic?
Reduce fever
24. The volume of blood pumped by the heart during one minute is called….
Cardiac output

25. What is the normal pulse rate of an infant?
120-160
26. The phase of respiration in which gases move in and out of the lungs is ….
Ventilation

27. What is the normal partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood? (mm Hg)
35-45
28. What is the equipment that indirectly measures arterial oxygen saturation?
Pulse Oximeter

29. What is the term used to denote regular, abnormally slow respirations?
Bradypnea

30. What technique of assessment helps to determine ketoacidosis?
Olfaction

31. Inflammation of skin at base of nail is?
Paronychia

32. The condition in which both eyes do not focus on an object simultaneously is known as?
Strabismus
33. The most effective way to break the chain of infection is by?
Hand hygiene

36. A patient who is receiving intravenous fluids develops tenderness, warmth, erythema and pain at the infusion site. Which of the following conditions will you suspect?
(a) Sepsis (b) Infiltration (c) Fluid overload (d) Phlebitis
Phlebitis
37. When providing oral hygiene to an unconscious patient, care must be taken to prevent?
Aspiration
38. What is the intrinsic rate of the normal A-V node?
40-60 per minute
39. Which of the following structures is the pacemaker of the heart?
(a) S-A node (b) Septum (c) A-V node (d) Bundle of His
Ans: S-A node

40. The prescription is for two tablespoons of milk of magnesia. How many ml. will you give?
30 ml
41. Which of the following is intravascular fluid?
(a) Lymph (b) Pleural fluid (c) Plasma (d) Synovial fluid
Ans: Plasma

42. If the serum potassium level is less than normal, the condition is known as –
Hypokalemia

43. What electrolyte abnormality is likely to develop in a patient with vomiting?
Hypokalemia

44. How much sodium is normally present in the extra cellular fluid? (in MEq/L).
135-145

47. Thousand ml. of Normal Saline is to be infused in 8 hours. What should be the rate of flow per minute?
30 drops
48. A patient admitted with vomiting, has the following arterial blood gas levels-pH 7.30; PaCO2 36 mm Hg; Pa O2 92mm Hg; and HCO3 18; what is the acid-base imbalance that is present?
Metabolic acidosis
49. Which of the following is a first-line drug used for pain management?
(a)Acetaminophen (b) Clonidine (c) Morphine (d) Ketamine
Ans: Acetaminophen
50. Which of the following is the organism that causes peptic ulcer disease?
(a) Staphylococcus (b) Coryne bacterium (c) Helicobacter pylori
(d) Streptococcus.
Ans: Helicobacter pylori

52. Microscopic examination of urine reveals elevated levels of red blood cells. What does it indicate?
Damage to Glomeruli.
53. Which of the following patient activities helps to relax the external anal sphincter, while administering enema?
(a)Separating the buttocks (b) Lubricating the catheter tip
(c)Inserting the catheter slowly (d) Breathing out through the mouth.

Ans: Breathing out through the mouth.

54. What length of the catheter tip should be inserted into the rectum, for giving enema to an adult patient?
7.5-10 cm

55. The stool discharged from an ostomy is called?
Effluent

56. Which of the following is the best method to confirm placement of the nasogastric tube:
(a) Checking patient’s ability to talk (b) Aspiration of intestinal content
(c) Introducing air and auscultating (d) X-ray of chest and abdomen

Ans: Wrist
59. Who was the first president of the International Council of Nurses?
Fenwick

60. Which of the following minerals should be taken by a child suffering from rickets?
(a)Potassium (b) Calcium (c) Sodium (d) Iron
Ans: Calcium
61. Who introduced antiseptic spray during surgery?
Joseph Lister
62. A large infection made up of several boils is known as :
Carbuncle

63. Which of the following drugs will be administered to treat anaphylaxis?
(a) Atropine (b) Sodium bicarbonate (c) Digoxin (d) Epinephrine
Ans: Epinephrine

64. Which of the following is a vesicant drug?
(a)Dactinomycin (b) Morphine (c) Azithrocin (d) Voveran
Ans: Dactinomycin

91. Which is the most common type of leukemia seen in older adults?
Chronic lymphocytic.

92. The blood vessel that brings blood to the right atrium is ….
Inferior Venae Cavae
93. Which of the following conditions is caused by elevated intra ocular pressure?
(a)Glaucoma (b) Cataract (c) Strabismus (d) Myopia.
Ans: Glaucoma.

94. Which of the following is the most common pathologic finding in individuals at risk for sudden cardiac death?
(a)Aortic valve disease (b) Mitral valve disease
(c) Left ventricular dysfunction (d) Atherosclerotic heart disease
Ans: Atherosclerotic heart disease

95. Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for the use of fibrinolytic therapy?
(a) Current use of anticoagulants (b) Severe liver disease
(c) Suspected aortic dissection (d) Active peptic ulcer disease
Ans: Suspected aortic dissection

96. Which of the following drugs provide relief of anxiety and decreases both preload and after load?
(a) Amrinone (b) Morphine sulphate (c) Furosemide
(d)Dobutamine

Ans: Morphine sulphate

97. In a normal sinus rhythm, the measurement of an S.T.segment is …..?
0.12 seconds

98. The ECG monitor of a patient admitted with myocardial infarction shows ventricular bigeminy. What is the nurse’s responsibility in this situation?
Assess the patient’s response

99. What is the usual treatment of Rayanaud’s Phenomenon?
Calcium Channel blockers.

100. A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of diarrhea with dehydration. What could be the cause of increased peristalsis resulting in diarrhea?
Parasympathetic stimulation.

* When caring for a client with continuous bladder irrigation, the nurse should,

a) Record output every hour

b) Monitor urinary speific gravity

c) Subtract irrigant from output to determine urine volume

d) Include irrigating solution in any 24 hour urine tests order

* The nurse can prevent the contamination from Mrs. Jacinta's retention catheter by:

a) Irrigating the catheter

b) Perineal cleansing

c) Encouraging fluids

d) Cleansing around the meatus periodically

* The major reasons for treating severe emotional disorders with tranquilizers is to;

a) Reduce the neurotic syndrome

b) Prevent secondary complication

c) Make the client amenable to physiotherapy

d) Prevent destructiveness by the client

* The most important factor in rehabilitation of a client addicted to alcohol is;

a) The Clients emotional or motivational readiness

b) The availability of community resources

c) The qualitative level of the clients physical state

d) The accepting attitude of client's family

* Which of the following activities would cause her a risk in the increase of intracranial pressure?

a) Exercise

b) Coughing

c) Turning

d) Sleeping

* Which of the following drug may be given to reduce increase intracranial pressure?

a) Mannitol

b) Scopalamine

c) Lanoxin

d) Calmpose

* Which of the following is a form of active, focused, emotional environmental first aid for patients in crisis?

a) Attitude therapy

b) Psychotherapy

c) Re motivation technique

d) Crisis intervention

* The major treatment for ascities calls for;

a) Increased potassium

b) High protein

c) Restricted fluids

d) Restricted sodium

* The major influence of eating habits of the early school-aged child is;

1,name of the tiny air-sacs in the lungs ?
2,atropine causes ?
3,the most common symptom of laryngitis is ?
4,standards of mental health nursing practice published by ?
5,the national filarial control program was launched in ?
a,1975 b,1985 c,1955 d,1965